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loose vs idle

idle vs loose

loose is not a noun while idle is a noun.

loose and idle both are adjectives.

loose and idle both are verbs.

loose is an adverb but idle is not an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
loose No Yes Yes Yes
idle Yes Yes Yes No
As adjectives, loose and idle are synonyms defined as:
  • loose and idle: lacking a sense of restraint or responsibility
loose (noun) idle (noun)
the state of an engine or other mechanism that is idling
loose (adjective) idle (adjective)
not tight; not closely constrained or constricted or constricting not in action or at work
not compact or dense in structure or arrangement silly or trivial
not affixed not in active use
(of textures) full of small openings or gaps lacking a sense of restraint or responsibility
not literal not having a job
lacking a sense of restraint or responsibility not yielding a return
not tense or taut without a basis in reason or fact
casual and unrestrained in sexual behavior
emptying easily or excessively
(of a ball in sport) not in the possession or control of any player
not officially recognized or controlled
not carefully arranged in a package
having escaped, especially from confinement
loose (verb) idle (verb)
become loose or looser or less tight run disconnected or idle
make loose or looser be idle; exist in a changeless situation
turn loose or free from restraint
grant freedom to; free from confinement
loose (adverb) idle (adverb)
without restraint
Difference between loose and idle

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